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DANIEL STRAMBI vs. CITY OF FOSTER CITY, THE CITIES GROUP

Defendant sought reconsideration of a Findings of Fact and Award which found applicant sustained injury to multiple body parts resulting in 69% permanent disability and that defendant unreasonably delayed payment of temporary and permanent disability indemnity, leading to penalties. The Appeals Board denied the petition, agreeing with the WCJ's determination that the AME's findings on permanent disability, including the interpretation of AMA Guides for varus deformity and the adding of knee disabilities, constituted substantial evidence. The Board also upheld the imposition of penalties for the defendant's unreasonable delays in paying both temporary and permanent disability benefits.